Practical Summaries in Acute Care Archives – September 1, 2004
September 1, 2004
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Sodium Bicarbonate Reduces the Incidence of Contrast-induced Nephropathy
The objective of this prospective, single-center, randomized trial was to compare the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate with sodium chloride as the hydration fluid to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy. -
Absorbable Suture Material for Closure of Pediatric Lacerations
This prospective, randomized clinical trial attempted to determine if there was any difference in outcome between lacerations closed with traditional nonabsorbable sutures vs. those closed with fast-absorbing gut. -
New Vestibular Neuritis Treatment Targets Assumed Etiologic Link to Herpes
After benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis is the most common cause of peripheral vestibular vertigo, with an estimated incidence of 3.5 per 100,000 in one study. -
Midazolam vs Haloperidol vs Lorazepam in the Chemical Restraint of Agitated Patients
The pharmacologic profile of midazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine, led the authors to hypothesize that this drug would compare favorably with lorazepam and haloperidol in the sedation of violent and severely agitated patients in the ED. -
Special Feature - Glycoprotein IIb-IIIa Receptor Inhibitors: Applications in the ED
The glycoprotein IIb-IIIa receptor inhibitor agents represent a relatively recent addition to the therapeutic armamentarium employed in the treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome. -
ECG Review: Afib with PVCs?
The computerized interpretation for the ECG in the Figure read, Atrial fibrillation with PVCs (premature ventricular contractions). Do you agree? -
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